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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,720 cc

R16 ESGMOT history

R16 ESG is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 219,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

R16 ESG blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
219,748 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ESG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ESG was last recorded at 219,748 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,748 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,748 miles
  • 2022 – 203,033 miles
  • 2021 – 185,479 miles
  • 2020 – 183,870 miles
  • 2019 – 164,137 miles
  • 2017 – 153,396 miles
  • 2016 – 149,056 miles
  • 2015 – 141,441 miles
  • 2014 – 131,820 miles
  • 2013 – 120,874 miles
  • 2012 – 105,493 miles
  • 2011 – 100,523 miles
  • 2010 – 95,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,748 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill excessively corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp covered in tapeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill excessively corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,748 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    219,748 miles
    Test number
    251408546388
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill excessively corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp covered in tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill excessively corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail219,748 miles (+16,715)12 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,748 miles
    Test number
    534237396598
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill excessively corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp covered in tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill excessively corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass203,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    203,033 miles
    Test number
    531046043057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail203,033 miles (+17,554)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,033 miles
    Test number
    727221728644
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass185,479 miles (+1,609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    185,479 miles
    Test number
    959854935281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass183,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,870 miles
    Test number
    554730812117
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail183,870 miles (+19,733)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,870 miles
    Test number
    229374232305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass164,137 miles (+10,741)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,137 miles
    Test number
    715166808239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass153,396 miles (+4,340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    153,396 miles
    Test number
    937348039057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass149,056 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    149,056 miles
    Test number
    795222088203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  11. Fail149,042 miles (+7,601)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,042 miles
    Test number
    535420814408
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  12. Pass141,441 miles (+130)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    141,441 miles
    Test number
    394405596405
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some componets
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail141,311 miles (+9,491)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,311 miles
    Test number
    758616622638
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some componets
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass131,820 miles (+10,946)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    131,820 miles
    Test number
    427829534372
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass120,874 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    120,874 miles
    Test number
    557683133380
    • NoteAir freshner removed on test to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)
    • NoteDue to vehicle weight of 3230kg, may be class 7 next year.Advise to check before booking .
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake pipes surface corroded.
    • NoteTow bar fitted at time of test, Electrics not checked due to plastic covering

  16. Fail120,874 miles (+15,381)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,874 miles
    Test number
    646553233397
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir freshner removed on test to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)
    • NoteDue to vehicle weight of 3230kg, may be class 7 next year.Advise to check before booking .
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake pipes surface corroded.
    • NoteTow bar fitted at time of test, Electrics not checked due to plastic covering

  17. Pass105,493 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    105,493 miles
    Test number
    376782932395
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSurface corrosion started to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight play on Offside rear drop link

  18. Fail105,493 miles (+4,970)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,493 miles
    Test number
    797062132331
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSurface corrosion started to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight play on Offside rear drop link

  19. Pass100,523 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    848835331311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,229 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,229 miles
    Test number
    582101940305
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass95,229 miles (+11,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    95,229 miles
    Test number
    714251940328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,799 miles
    Test number
    480320420090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 ESG

Does R16 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 ESG expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 ESG?
The MOT on R16 ESG expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 ESG done?
R16 ESG was recorded at 219,748 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 9,868 miles a year.
Has R16 ESG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ESG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on R16 ESG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 ESG find?
R16 ESG passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 10 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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